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ZipRecruiter Acts as Data Processor for Clients

Medium severity Explicitdocumentlanguage Common · 280 of 352 platforms
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This analysis describes what ZipRecruiter's agreement states, permits, or reserves. It does not constitute a legal determination about enforceability. Regulatory applicability and practical outcomes may vary by jurisdiction, enforcement context, and individual circumstances. Read our methodology

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▸ View Original Clause Language DOCUMENT RECORD
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In certain instances, our clients hire ZipRecruiter to provide services on behalf of the client. In such case, we process Personal Data under the direction of that client (the data controller) and have no direct relationship with the individuals...

— Excerpt from ZipRecruiter's ZipRecruiter Privacy Policy

Applicable regulations

CCPA/CPRA
California, USA
Colorado AI Act
US-CO
CAN-SPAM
United States Federal
FTC Act Section 5
United States Federal

Provision details

Document information
Document
ZipRecruiter Privacy Policy
Entity
ZipRecruiter
Document last updated
May 5, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
May 7, 2026
Last verified
May 10, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-037601
Document ID
CA-D-00292
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
dc46eccd019602b8c465ad39b57e8786dee66b3142e75575f344c37dbe55372d
Analysis generated
May 7, 2026 20:51 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
✓ Snapshot stored   ✓ Hash verified
Citation Record
Entity: ZipRecruiter
Document: ZipRecruiter Privacy Policy
Record ID: CA-P-037601
Captured: 2026-05-07 20:51:33 UTC
SHA-256: dc46eccd019602b8…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/ziprecruiter/ziprecruiter-privacy-policy/provision/CA-P-037601/ziprecruiter-acts-as-data-processor-for-clients/
Accessed: July 13, 2026
Permanent archival reference. Stable identifier suitable for legal filings, compliance documentation, and research citation.
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Medium
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does ZipRecruiter's ZipRecruiter Acts as Data Processor for Clients clause do?

The clause states: “In certain instances, our clients hire ZipRecruiter to provide services on behalf of the client. In such case, we process Personal Data under the direction of that client (the data controller) and have no direct relationship with the individuals...”

How many platforms have this type of clause?

ConductAtlas has identified this type of provision across 280 platforms. See the full comparison.

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